I set myself up with a test rig to get my head around domestics electrics. All of this is working.
I now want to add a 25mm armoured cable and had some questions. The plastic unit does not have any round knockouts and I have been reading that it may be too flimsy for a SWA gland.
I have purchased this as my gland:
Got some plastic cleats and will safely terminate into one of these:
This appears to have a 25mm knockout for the other end of the SWA gland. I am hoping it will be robust enough once the cable is cleared to my board.
How do you suggest I handle the Consumer Unit end? Do I need an additional box and which drill bit do I use for a whole through the CU?
Also, in terms of breaker size, my reading suggests that this cable is rated at 125amp but my main fuse is only 100amp. Clearly this is a test scenario and I do t have any planned loads. 40amp seems to be the highest breaker size. I assume it’s either that or I could use a Henley Block and take it out just after the main fuse. Not something I can simulate here but is the broad understanding correct?
Thanks in advance.
I now want to add a 25mm armoured cable and had some questions. The plastic unit does not have any round knockouts and I have been reading that it may be too flimsy for a SWA gland.
I have purchased this as my gland:
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Got some plastic cleats and will safely terminate into one of these:
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This appears to have a 25mm knockout for the other end of the SWA gland. I am hoping it will be robust enough once the cable is cleared to my board.
How do you suggest I handle the Consumer Unit end? Do I need an additional box and which drill bit do I use for a whole through the CU?
Also, in terms of breaker size, my reading suggests that this cable is rated at 125amp but my main fuse is only 100amp. Clearly this is a test scenario and I do t have any planned loads. 40amp seems to be the highest breaker size. I assume it’s either that or I could use a Henley Block and take it out just after the main fuse. Not something I can simulate here but is the broad understanding correct?
Thanks in advance.